Liverpool FC vs Aston Villa FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Liverpool FC vs Aston Villa FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Aston Villa faces a monumental challenge this Sunday as they travel to the iconic Anfield to take on a Liverpool side that is riding a wave of form and dominance. The Reds are now on a six-game unbeaten streak, with the last defeat coming in September against Nottingham Forest. 

Furthermore, they just defeated reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Villa are coming off a disappointing week in which they lost three games across competitions. The most recent one was a 0-1 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge.

Current Standings: Liverpool comfortably sits at the top of the league at this point of time with 25 points, two points clear of Manchester City. Aston Villa, on the other hand, occupy the 6th position with 18 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In the overall head-to-head battles, Liverpool holds a lead of 33-13 in 58 games. 

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Liverpool FC Preview

Arne Slot’s impact at Liverpool since assuming the managerial role from the iconic Jürgen Klopp at the start of the season has been nothing short of transformative. He has brought calmness to Klopp’s madness, and the results are there to be seen—Liverpool currently sits at the top of the Premier League and Champions League standings.

His style is all about control and possession, but he's not afraid to sprinkle in a little madness when necessary. He knows when to slow down or speed up. As he did in the game against Brighton last week. At halftime, down 0-1, he decided to replace Mac Allister—whose primary role is to hold the ball in the midfield—with Curtis Jones, a more aggressive alternative, in the 66th minute. Suddenly, the pace quickened, and they scored two goals in six minutes. Following that, it was all about maintaining possession and denying Brighton's chances of a comeback.

The Reds have only lost three of their 43 league games at Anfield since the start of the 2022/23 season. During that time, they won 32 games and averaged 2.42 goals per game. Eight of Liverpool's ten Premier League games this season have featured a goal in the first half. 

Key Player - Mohamed Salah is the most vital element in Liverpool's attack. He has personally contributed to 63% of their league goals this season, scoring seven and assisting on five. In addition, he has six goals and three assists to his name against Aston Villa. 

Team News - Except for the previously announced injuries, there are no new injury concerns in the Liverpool camp. In terms of changes, Tsimikas and Robertson will compete for the position of left back. 

Liverpool  Probable Starting Lineup - Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Aston Villa FC Preview

Like Arne Slot, since Unai Emery took charge of Aston Villa, they've enjoyed a remarkable rise, finishing fourth last season and earning a Champions League spot. This season has been more challenging, but they still sit comfortably in sixth place. However, a recent three-game winless streak across competitions has posed a test to their momentum. Liverpool at Anfield can be intimidating, but under Unai Emery, Villa knows how to beat these big teams, like the way they defeated Bayern Munich in the UCL not long ago. 

Aston Villa's recent struggles stem from a lack of finishing, scoring just once per match in their last four outings. Facing a Liverpool side with just 8 goals conceded in 10 games, their scoring drought could be set to continue. This season, Aston Villa has had little trouble scoring on the road. They have scored in all seven competitive matches away from Villa Park, averaging 2.14 goals per game. 

Team News  - Following his disastrous Champions League debut, Lions captain Mings is expected to drop to the bench.As a result, it would open up a defensive space for Pau Torres, while Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey are both expected to return ahead of Boubacar Kamara and Leon Bailey further forward.

Aston Villa Probable Starting Lineup -  Martinez; Konsa, Torres, Carlos, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins

LIVERPOOL FC vs ASTON VILLA FC
Winning Prediction

Facing Liverpool at Anfield is a daunting task for any team, let alone Aston Villa. Moreover, Villa has failed to win any of their last eight head-to-head games against Liverpool. Additionally, they have lost 16 of their last 18 Premier League away games against sides starting the day at the top of the table. The last time these two played at Anfield, Liverpool emerged victorious with a 3-0 win.

Clearly, based on the aforementioned factors, it's difficult to envision anything other than a Liverpool win on Sunday. In fact, almost all betting sites favor the Reds to win this encounter. Liverpool is the overwhelming favorite to win their match against Villa, with odds ranging from 1.44 to 6.25, while a draw is priced at 5.00. Meanwhile, an expected goals (xG) of 3/3.5 is anticipated for the match based on recent head-to-head results.

Liverpool FC to Win (2-1)

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